D.C. police found the owl in the area of 15th and I Street in Northwest Washington early Thursday, and took the bird to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo for treatment, officials said.

The bird appeared dazed and subdued, but was responsive, authorities said. Animal care workers found no obvious physical injuries, but there was blood on the bird and inside the mouth with is consistent with head trauma.

The owl was provided pain medication and fluids,, zoo officials said. The animal will be released back into the wild once it appears well.